AM Meeting Minutes for 3/22/2018

Lions Present: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Phil, Don, Bill, Steve, Al, Liang, Mort, Eli, John, Kent, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember –

– March 24th Charter Night Dinner starts 5 PM
Blue Pheasant Restaurant Cupertino
– April 3rd City Hall/Veterans Recognition 6:45 PM
– May 16th – 20th 4C6 Convention San Ramon
– Saturday June 16th Lions Charity Golf Tournament
– Ride4Diabetes Date to be determined

Tail Twister – Lion Pro Temp Tail Twister Lion Eli went around and collected Happy Dollars. Lion Eli started with a Sad dollar for Lion Herb not feeling well and not being able to give him his opportunity drawing winnings for 3 weeks now.
Lion Don gave a Happy Dollar for the successful Odd Fellows Pancake Breakfast.

Board Meeting Review – Lion Steve said now that Luxsotica is not supporting
Our One Sight program he and Ellen took an individual to Costco for the eye exam and a business in Santana Row for the glasses for a total cost of approximately $170. The Board said the money we have budgeted for the One Sight Program will reimburse Lion Steve and Ellen. The additional funds will be used to help other individuals as required and funds last. Lion Ray said

Charter Night – Lion Al said he and Lion’s Eli and Ray had talked about various topics for the Charter Night dinner. Lion Phil will do the invocation. Lion Steve will handle the sound system. The cost is $40 per person with no charge for children. Lion District Governor Bob Stewart will attend and talk about the Future of Lionism.

Flag Day Chair – Lion Al talked about us needing a Flag Day Chairperson. Last year we only presented to Hughes Elementary. The Flag Day presentation is presented to 3rd grade students and just talks about the history behind our flag.

Golf Tournament – Lion Al said that Lion Claire has volunteered to take care of registration. The new golf registration forms will be put on the web site. Lion Steve said we have received about $300 in donations so far. Now we need to get sponsors and golfers.

Good of the Order –

Lion Ray reminded everyone that the City of Cupertino is honoring the American Legion Stevens Creek Post 642 Cupertino for their program “Wreath’s Across America” on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 6:45 PM and that our club will also be mentioned.

Lion Al talked about the upcoming 4C6 Convention being held in San Ramon, CA from May 17-20, 2018. Lion Al said he would be attending and said we need 3 more delegates. He said if the delegates did not want to attend the whole convention they only had to be there Saturday morning May 19th to get your voting credentials and vote. He said they have a food fair at 1 PM that is free if you are a registered delegate. Lion Al needs to know by 4/15/2018.

Lion Ray also mentioned the Lions Club International 101st Convention being held in Las Vegas, Nevada the first week of July for those interested in going.

Lion Don Lang asked when the next Fish-a-Thon was going to be. Lion Ray said the date will be May 5, 2018.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to Lion Ray who won.

Respectfully submitted by,
Lion Ron Ahearn